‘Rocky‘ reckons former England captain David Beckham will be a huge hit in America when he joins LA Galaxy.

Newcastle defenders Titus Bramble and Craig Moore could be included in the squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership clash with Liverpool.

Alex Ferguson will assess the extent of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s stomach complaint before finalising his line-up for Monday’s Premiership clash at Wigan.

Michael Ballack has told Bayern Munich he will make a decision regarding his future “in the next four to six weeks”.

Alex Ferguson has again insisted he is not about to become the new Republic of Ireland coach.

Middlesbrough midfielder Fabio Rochemback could return to the squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership trip to Everton providing he shakes off a slight groin problem.

Goalkeeper Roy Carroll remains sidelined for West Ham, who take on West Brom at Upton Park tomorrow in the Barclays Premiership, because of the knee injury he sustained getting tangled in a training ground goal-net last month.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho made four changes following the controversial 2-1 defeat at home to Barcelona on Wednesday which put the Premiership leaders’ Champions League hopes in the balance.

Xabi Alonso returns to the Liverpool squad for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash against Benfica.

Birmingham midfielder Nicky Butt is expected to be fined around two weeks’ wages – £80,000 (€116,000) – after walking out on the team prior to Monday’s defeat at West Ham.

Nicky Butt has issued a public apology for walking out on Birmingham before their Barclays Premiership defeat at West Ham.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez and Bolo Zenden have both attempted to play down the significance of a team meeting last Sunday to discuss the side’s poor form ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League clash against Bordeaux.

Newcastle will hand a first start to their on-loan striker Giuseppe Rossi for tomorrow’s Carling Cup tie with Portsmouth at St James’ Park.

Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas is preparing to hand in a transfer request at St James’ Park, according to reports.

Birmingham received a pre-match boost with striker Emile Heskey declaring himself fit after suffering a knee injury in the Carling Cup win over Millwall.

West Brom manager Bryan Robson could make as many as five changes for the home Premiership clash with Fulham.

Paul Robinson is a major doubt for West Brom’s Barclays Premiership encounter with Tottenham at the Hawthorns.

Roy Keane was given a rapturous welcome by the Celtic supporters when he finally made his first appearance at Parkhead as a Hoops player.

Steve Bruce’s future as Birmingham manager should become clearer in a fortnight when he will have a second meeting with the club’s board.

England team doctor Leif Sward believes Wayne Rooney will know before the World Cup starts just how significant a part he can play.